philodendron

noun

Etymology: From New Latin philodendron, from Ancient Greek φῐλόδενδρον (phĭlódendron), neuter of φῐλόδενδρος (phĭlódendros, “loving trees”). First known use: 1877.

1. Any of several climbing plants, of the genus Philodendron, native to America and the West Indies that are often grown as house plants.